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Taken in very bright sunshine, so I'm aware that I've lost detail in his right eye, but it's the first half decent photo of this animal I've ever managed to get. He's always been hiding away when I've been before, so I'm quite pleased with it.
I've tried to take down the brightness a bit and cropped the image.

I like this one Christine, natural pose of these lovely little creatures and despite bright sunshine; very well controlled exposure against the bright blue sky. You could always use the dodge tool on that eye...range would be highlights and exposure to around 8%. Alternatively create a duplicate layer and make a similar amendment and experiment with either highlights or shadows and alter the exposure, then you could alter the opacity of the layer. Hope this helps and I am by no means an expert on PS but I know I could make the above work. Someone may be able to offer an easier solution
Mike

PS just had a go at a mod using the above having downloaded the large version...doesn't really work that well but would work better on the original image for sure

Thank you Mike, I have already lightened the eye in layers, but any more and it just looks washed out, I decided to leave it as is.
I only have elements to play in and my editing skills are a bit limited, but as you say someone might know just the thing,
Chris.

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